Today's Energy Pulse
Scania pilots vehicle‑to‑grid power for heavy‑duty electric trucks
Scania showcased one of the first V2G systems for heavy‑duty electric trucks using the Megawatt Charging System (MCS). The pilot demonstrated bi‑directional power flow, letting trucks feed stored electricity back to the grid while parked, with real‑time communication enabling dynamic charging and discharging. The company also opened orders for trucks equipped with an extra battery pack and MCS.
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Georgia Power Breaks Ground on Wadley Battery Storage System
Georgia Power has begun construction of a 260 MW battery energy storage system (BESS) in Jefferson County, Georgia, adjacent to an existing solar site and near key transmission lines. Approved by the Georgia Public Service Commission and built by Burns & McDonnell, the four‑hour storage facility aims to bolster grid reliability and capture excess solar generation for peak‑time use. Completion is expected in 2027, aligning with the utility’s 2025 Integrated Resource Plan. The project complements additional solar‑plus‑storage projects totaling 350 MW in neighboring counties.
CSIR, Eskom, SANEDI, Coaltech Launch HELE CFB Localisation Programme
South Africa’s CSIR, Eskom, SANEDI and Coaltech have launched Phase 1 of a High‑Efficiency Low‑Emission (HELE) circulating fluidised bed (CFB) localisation programme, aligning with the Integrated Resource Plan 2025. The initiative will assess feasibility, design engineering and regulatory pathways for a pilot‑scale...
Green Cubes Technology Marks Its 40th Anniversary
Green Cubes Technology celebrated its 40th anniversary, underscoring two decades of lithium‑ion power system leadership. The company highlighted its latest SAFEFlex battery platform and the MAESTRO IoT asset‑management solution, which now monitors over 38,000 batteries worldwide. With more than 90,000...
Finally, Retrieving a New Source of Clean Power
The Energy for Growth Hub, in partnership with Stanford’s LabradorLabX, unveiled K‑9 Kinetic Power™ (K9KP), a consumer device that harvests a dog’s tail wagging to generate electricity. Using a carbon‑fiber micro‑generator and a smart docking pad, each active dog can...
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UAE Energy Minister Says World Must Not Be Held 'Hostage' By Iran over Hormuz
UAE Energy Minister Suhail al‑Mazrouei warned that Iran’s actions in the Strait of Hormuz could hold global trade hostage, urging a unified international response. He highlighted the potential economic fallout if safe passage is not guaranteed and stressed the UAE’s...
Munich Airport Introduces Electric Apron Buses From MAN
Munich Airport and MAN Truck & Bus are rolling out electric apron buses, with 37 already in service and a plan for up to 74 vehicles. The fleet replacement targets diesel shuttles, supporting the airport’s goal to achieve net‑zero Scope 1 and...
Harmony Starts Building Third 100MW/200MWh French BESS
Harmony Energy has broken ground on the 100 MW/200 MWh Foriaux battery energy storage system in Eure, Normandy, marking its third 100 MW BESS to enter construction in France. The project benefits from currently high ancillary‑service prices, though the market is expected to...
PM Urges Australians to Curb Fuel, Use Public Transport
Australia’s prime minister just used a rare national address to urge the nation to use less fuel 🇦🇺 ⚠️ “Over coming weeks, if you can switch to catching the train or bus or tram to work, do so… The months...
UL9540A: Shift to System-Level Testing Defines New Edition of Key BESS Safety Standard
UL 9540A’s latest edition redefines battery‑energy‑storage‑system (BESS) safety by mandating system‑level testing rather than isolated component tests. The revision adds performance thresholds for thermal runaway, fire propagation, and integrated control logic, and it rolls out a phased compliance schedule beginning Q3 2024....
WoodMac Says Iran Conflict Should Prompt North Sea Rethink
Wood Mackenzie argues that the Middle‑East crisis, including Iran, should force the UK to reconsider its ban on new North Sea exploration licences. The firm warns that the UK will depend on US LNG for over 60 % of its gas...
Sassmann Develops ‘Solar Panel Grid’ for Pigeon Protection
Sassmann, a German specialist, has launched a modular solar‑panel grid that mechanically blocks pigeons from nesting under photovoltaic modules. The system uses clamp‑clips to attach without drilling or gluing, preserving manufacturers' warranties. It can be retrofitted to existing residential and...
The Trump EPA Official in Charge of Methane Regulations Helped Write Oil Industry Argument Against Those Rules
Aaron Szabo, a former oil‑and‑gas lobbyist who helped draft a 2022 industry comment opposing methane limits, is now the EPA assistant administrator overseeing air and radiation rules. In his current role, Szabo has been soliciting language and input from the...
Abu Dhabi Extends Solar Self-Supply Policy to Residents
Abu Dhabi’s Department of Energy has launched the second phase of its solar self‑supply policy, extending the scheme to villa owners and eligible residential buildings. The new rules let households install rooftop photovoltaic systems with optional battery storage, while streamlining...
Wave Energy Pilot Concludes at Port of Los Angeles
Eco Wave Power has completed its on‑shore wave‑energy pilot at the Port of Los Angeles, developed with Shell. A prior feasibility study identified 77 U.S. coastal sites with suitable wave conditions. The pilot met all technical and operational milestones, and the final...
“K” LINE Begins Long-Term Use of Bio-LNG Fuel for Car Carriers
Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (K Line) has begun long‑term use of carbon‑neutral bio‑LNG on its LNG‑powered car carriers after signing a procurement deal for liquefied bio‑methane. The fuel, derived from organic waste, is ISCC‑EU certified and can be burned in existing...
Macron Courts Asian Battery Makers on East Asia Tour
French President Emmanuel Macron is on a diplomatic tour of Japan and South Korea to persuade Asian battery makers to set up production in France. The effort already yielded a $1.75 billion subsidy for Taiwanese solid‑state battery leader ProLogium, which broke...
SolarEdge Outlines Path to 800 V (DC) Data Center Infrastructure
SolarEdge released a March 2026 white paper proposing a five‑stage roadmap to replace legacy AC power with integrated 800 V DC infrastructure in data centers. The paper argues that current AC‑to‑DC conversion chains waste 10%‑30% of input power, limiting AI workload...
Event Voice: Powering the Transition - Why Critical Minerals Are Central to the Next Era
The abrdn Future Minerals Fund focuses on companies involved in critical minerals such as copper, aluminium, rare earths and uranium, which are essential for AI, electrification and renewable energy infrastructure. Rising demand and constrained supply are expected to keep prices...
Odd Lots: Blas on Why Oil Could Go Much, Much Higher (Podcast)
Oil prices have surged since Iran’s conflict closed the Strait of Hormuz, but analysts warn the rally may be just the beginning. Strategic petroleum reserves and inventory drawdowns have temporarily softened the shock, yet significant volumes of oil remain stranded...
US Allows Kazakhstan to Continue Transit of Russian Oil to China
The United States has granted Kazakhstan a waiver allowing it to keep transporting Russian crude oil to China until March 19, 2027. The decision follows a consultation with the U.S. Treasury and was announced by Kazakhstan’s energy ministry. The extension...
Oil Shock: Temporary Pain or Recession Trigger?
Ok, so here is the debate: Bull: higher oil price will raise inflation and reduce the LEVEL of disposable income/profits. But even if oil prices stay high, impact on GROWTH eventually wears off. Its a soft patch. And since we know...
Advantage Capital Closes $158m Investment in Medway Grid Project
Advantage Capital has closed a $158 million tax‑equity investment in the 250 MW Medday Grid Energy Battery Storage project in Massachusetts. The project, developed by Vitol’s VC Renewables, will be managed by the same team and leverages federal Investment Tax Credits. Designed...
Trillion Energy’s Stake in Giant Black Sea Gas Field up for Sale
Trillion Energy is seeking a buyer for its 49 % working interest in the South Akcakoca Sub‑Basin (SASB) gas field in the southwestern Black Sea, a project operated by Turkey’s state oil company TPAO. The company also secured a new agreement...
Next-Generation Geothermal Needs More than a Technology Revolution
Next‑generation geothermal is emerging as a cornerstone of the United States’ clean‑energy strategy, with enhanced systems that combine deep drilling and hydraulic fracturing attracting billions in investment. A flagship 500‑megawatt plant in Utah is set to begin commercial output this...
What if Duke Energy Shared the Burden of Fuel Costs with Its Customers?
Fuel‑cost sharing proposes that Duke Energy’s investors absorb a portion of volatile fuel expenses, lowering bills for North Carolina ratepayers. A Rocky Mountain Institute model shows a 10% cost‑sharing rule could have saved customers about $100 million between 2021‑2023 while giving...
DEE Development Engineers’ Biomass Subsidiary Gets 49% Tariff Hike, Eyes ₹48 Crore Annual Revenue
DEE Development Engineers’ subsidiary Malwa Power Pvt Ltd secured a 49% tariff increase to ₹5.224 per kWh (≈$0.063) for its 6 MW biomass plant in Punjab, with a 10‑year term and a 5% annual escalation. The order also triggers a retrospective...
The EU’s Failed Green Deal Is a Warning to Us All
The European Union launched its Green Deal in 2020 aiming for climate‑neutrality and industrial strength, but six years later key hydrogen projects have collapsed and industrial electricity prices are roughly twice those in the United States and China. The authors...
Energy Commission Chief: Brace for Rises in Energy Costs
Malaysia’s Energy Commission warned that electricity generation costs will rise as global fuel markets tighten, especially after the Middle‑East crisis. About 80% of natural‑gas pricing for power is fixed domestically, but the remaining 20% is imported and linked to the...
Renewables Shift Needed as Iran War Exposes Asia’s Fragile Energy Market: Experts
The Iran‑Ukraine war has choked oil and LNG flows through the Strait of Hormuz, prompting several South and Southeast Asian governments to temporarily revive coal plants to cover gas shortfalls. Climate advocates convened in Kuala Lumpur, adopting a declaration that...
2026 Renewable Boom: Diverse Opportunities Across Power Sectors
⚡️ RENEWABLE BOOM 2026: OPPORTUNITIES BEYOND PANELS ◻️ Energy Storage Tata Power Amara Raja Exide Industries Oriana Power JSW Energy ◻️ Power Equipment Siemens Energy Atlanta Electricals ABB India Transformers & Rectifiers (TARIL) Quality Power ◻️ Power Transmission Tata Power GE Vernova Adani Energy Transrail Rajesh Power ◻️...
South Korean Shipyard Holds Naming Ceremony for US Player’s New FSRU
Excelerate Energy, a Texas‑based LNG infrastructure firm, held a naming ceremony for its newest floating storage regasification unit, the Excelerate Acadia, at Hyundai Heavy Industries’ shipyard in Ulsan, South Korea. The ceremony, led by board member and godmother Deborah Byers,...
The Commodities Feed: Oil Falls Below $100 on Optimism over Iran War
Oil prices slipped below $100 per barrel after President Trump signaled a possible end to the Iran conflict, prompting Brent and WTI to trade under the psychological $100 mark. U.S. crude inventories unexpectedly rose 10.3 million barrels, while the API data...
Oil Slides 4% to Below $100/Bbl as Middle East Uncertainty Keeps Markets on Edge
Oil prices plunged on Wednesday, with Brent June futures slipping 4.35% to $99.45 per barrel and U.S. WTI falling 3.99% to $97.34. The decline came despite signals that the U.S.-Iran conflict could be winding down, as investors reacted to lingering...
Regulator’s “No Worries” Hides Looming Tariff Hikes
When a regulator tells you not to worry, read the footnote. The Energy Commission confirmed higher electricity tariffs are coming, and in the same breath, noted that more than 8 out of 10 household users will not be affected — for...
US‑Iran Conflict Spikes Oil, but Europe’s Inflation Stays Modest
CHARTS OF THE DAY: What's the inflationary impact of the US-Iran war for Europe (and thus the ECB and BoE)? Sure, the price of oil and refined products has risen. But paralells between the curent shock and the 2022 energy...
Exclusive: Meridian Global Nears Controlling Stake in Cygni Energy with Fresh Funding
Meridian Global Ventures is poised to acquire a controlling 49.23% stake in Indian battery‑storage startup Cygni Energy after a fresh Rs 60 crore (~$6.4 million) infusion. The capital raise, executed via 416,667 compulsorily convertible preference shares, lifts Cygni's post‑money valuation to roughly Rs 244 crore...
Hormuz Is Broke; Saudi‑Israel Pipeline Expected in Five Years
As an expert predictor of geopolitics, here’s my prediction: Hormuz is broke. Expect a 5-10m daily barrel capacity pipeline between Saudi Arabia and Mediterranean, via Israel (Ashdod port) in 5 years time.
BP Appoints Meg O'Neill, Fourth CEO in Six Years
In non-Iran news, BP new boss Meg O'Neill started today on her job. She's the fourth CEO in six years running the British oil major. O'Neill will face shareholders first at the company's AGM, secheduled for April 23, and potentially again...
$10 Billion US LNG Project Comes Online in Texas: One Train Down, Two More Left on McDermott and Chiyoda’s List
U.S. EPC firms McDermott and Chiyoda have completed construction and commissioning of Train 1 at the Golden Pass LNG export terminal in Sabine Pass, Texas, marking the project's first LNG production. The $10 billion joint venture, owned 70% by QatarEnergy and 30%...
India's Coal Output Dips, Stockpiles Ready for Surge
India's top coal producer said output fell in March, but that it still has enough stockpiles to meet higher demand 🇮🇳⚠️ Coal consumption in India is now on an upward trajectory on expectations of a hot summer and gas shortages due...
US‑aligned Control of Hormuz Signals Bullish Market Outlook
If usa friendly regime takes control of strait of Hormuz it will be very bullish., https://t.co/bpWTMUPjFa
Australia Renewables Must Move Fast AND Fair
Australia’s two biggest electricity grids now run on over 40% renewable power, marking a pivotal shift in the nation’s decarbonisation agenda. Yet the rapid "green rush" exposes supply‑chain vulnerabilities, with rare‑earth mining in Myanmar, Indonesian nickel and Chinese solar‑panel production...
Energy Crisis: Why ‘Keep Calm but Cut Down’ May Be a Better Message for Labour
Labour’s recent communications on the emerging energy crisis have leaned on the traditional “keep calm and carry on” mantra, even as oil prices surge due to the Iran‑Russia conflict and global supply is expected to fall about 20%. The party...
NSE Collaborates with IGX to Launch Natural Gas Derivatives. Check Details Here
The National Stock Exchange (NSE) has secured SEBI approval to launch Indian Natural Gas Futures in partnership with the Indian Gas Exchange (IGX). The contracts will be based on IGX’s benchmark GIXI price index and will initially offer twelve monthly...
Metafuels Awarded €1.92M to Develop Rotterdam E-SAF Project
Swiss sustainable aviation fuel company Metafuels secured a €1.92 million (≈ $2.1 million) grant from the Netherlands Enterprise Agency for its Rotterdam e‑SAF project, administered through its Dutch subsidiary. The funding will finance front‑end engineering, permitting and commercial preparation for the Turbe plant,...
Natural Gas Prices Weekly Update – JKM, TTF and Henry Hub (30 March 2026)
Last week natural‑gas prices diverged across regions. In Asia, the JKM spot index jumped to $20 /MBtu, spiking into the high‑$22s amid renewed Iran‑related geopolitical risk and unplanned Australian LNG outages. Europe’s TTF fell to $18.3 /MBtu as Norwegian deliveries rose and...
Japan’s First Capacity Market-Contracted BESS Brought Online by Hexa Energy
Hexa Energy Services inaugurated Japan’s first operational battery energy storage system (BESS) with a capacity‑market contract at the 30 MW/130 MWh Tagawa facility in Fukuoka, co‑located with a 2 MW solar plant. The project, which began commercial operation in November 2023, was celebrated...
Should You Book Holiday Flights Now Considering Jet Fuel Price Spikes?
Global jet‑fuel prices have surged, with the International Air Transport Association reporting an average of $195.19 per barrel and the U.S. Argus index exceeding $4.60 per gallon—more than double pre‑conflict levels. The spike is forcing airlines to trim capacity, with...
Rethinking Power: How Cordless Innovation Is Transforming Field Work
The oil and gas sector is shifting from generator‑driven tools to battery‑powered, cordless solutions such as Milwaukee Tool’s MX FUEL™ Electrofusion Processor. Advances in lithium‑ion batteries now support high‑energy tasks, eliminating noisy generators and extensive cabling. Integrated digital tracking and swappable...
Volvo Trucks Begins Road Testing Hydrogen Combustion Trucks
Volvo Trucks has begun on‑road testing of heavy trucks powered by hydrogen combustion engines using High Pressure Direct Injection (HPDI) technology. The HPDI system injects a small amount of ignition fuel before hydrogen, delivering higher efficiency and power than conventional...